October 19, 2007

HALLOWEEN HAZE

If you don't yet feel much like knitting in this unseasonably (and unreasonably!) warm October, maybe these images will get you going. The "Twisted Jumper" knit by Belinda in Rowan Kid Silk Haze looks great on everyone I've seen try it on; so clever and simple. Just four easy pieces with a twist in the middle, and knit with just four skeins! Of course, any light worsted or DK weight yarn would work; we've got a few for you to check out. And lots of soft chunky yarns for scarves, shrugs, sweaters and hats, cuz I do think it will eventually be cold here! Sheesh.

Great issue from Vogue Knitting, it's been out for awhile, but if you haven't seen it come and be inspired. The best article in this 25th anniversary issue is Meg Swanson's alphabetical list of knitting techniques (of course I is for I-cord, we could guess that, we're not idiots after all).

Okay I have to mention the funny story Caryn told a few of us last Sunday. With the advent of the amazing Ravelry (www.ravelry.com sign up TODAY) computer geeks everywhere are now realizing that a) knitting is hot, and to their surprise b) many knitters are very tech savvy. And, according to one, all obsessed with Cats and Chocolate...who knew!

And many thanks to Lauren McCutheon, (knitter, writer and hipster) for including us as an indie shop to visit in Philadelphia for the Rachael Ray Magazine November issue. Yum-o!